Thread: Self-Tanners that don't smell wierd??

So I have been using the self-tanning lotion lately. They smell okay going on, but when they start to set, I think they make your skin smell really strange. I don't like the way they smell. Those spray on tan machines at the tanning place smell like that too. Does anyone know of a good self-tanner that doens't smell like poo when you put it on??

Hi Melaleuca has tanning toweletts that don't have harmful chemicals. Go to www.melaleuca.com click on product store then beauty. If you would like more info let me know.

Thank you!

I have also used the self-tanning lotion and found it to smell bad. I don't understand, in the advertisements it implies that you can apply the tanner when you start your day...or really anytime. But, how can you with that awful smell? Well, I used Jergens which I found to really smell bad. I didn't even finish the bottle, when I bought Coppertone Sunless tanning lotion. This works really well and the smell isn't AS bad. I guess you just can't get away from that bad smell. However, self-tanners are a good solution to get rid of that pasty-white color from the long winter without actually going tanning. It is more safe as well

I tend to actually "make" my own by combining lotions with self tanners/tints. I will adjust these for what I need at the time, beginning with a base of my favorite scented lotion at the time, adding self tanning lotion (usually Jergens or Loreal tanning gel, I find these to give the best gradual tanning results) and a tinted tanning product (such as Banana Boat or some other product you may like the color of better), then adding a liberal amount of a shimmer lotion (for me, usually Jergens shimmer, or even a shimmer spray of a scent that will work well with your base), then adding more of the original base if needed. This covers up the smell wonderfully, and you can make many variations and batches using your original tanning components. Sometimes I'll add a toner or a bit of acne medication if I'm slightly broken out at the time. You can really adjust it to your needs easily, it works wonders on your color and I can say that my boyfriend is thankful that I don't just use the tanning lotions and tints alone!